Lucy Jane (McNair) Ambrose (1844-1940)

MCNAIR, AMBROSE, NEASHAM, ADAMS, WETMORE, MILLER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/3/2014 at 00:18:59

From Nevada Evening Journal January 8, 1940

Funeral Rites Held Sunday for Mrs. Lucy Ambrose

Old neighbors and friends joined this members of the family Sunday in paying a final tribute of respect to Mrs. Lucy Ambrose, 95, who died at her home at 1122 Eighth street Thursday afternoon.

The services were held at the Bishop funeral home, after which the body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Nevada cemetery by the side ow the husband John Wesley Ambrose, who died September 30, 1923.

The prayer, scripture reading and sermon were by her pastor Dr. C. D. Lose while there were two songs, "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" by Charles Handsaker, with Mrs. Garnet Hathaway at the piano.

The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, a silent tribute of members of the family and friends to the high regard in which Mrs. Ambrose had long been held.

Among those present for the services were representatives of the P. E. O. of which the deceased had been a long time member and active during her younger days. Present also was a group of Rotarians, club brothers of the son H. G. Ambrose.

Casket bearers were from the Methodist church of which she had been a life long member, they being Glen R. Newton, H. W. Dana, E. A. Fawcett, R. A. Davis, C. L. Gifford and Fred L. Gates.

The four surviving children of the deceased, and a number of th grandchildren were able to be present at the services.

The following brief sketch of the file of this pioneer woman, who was so warmly loved by members of her family and neighbors and friends, was read by the minister during the service:

"Lucy McNair, daughter of Benjamin and Amelia McNair, was born in Chambersburg, Pa., Oct. 8, 1844, and died at her home in Nevada, Jan. 4, 1940, at the age of 95 years, 2 months and 27 days.

"While still a young girl she moved with her parents to Polo, Ill., and Oct. 20, 1864, at the age of 20, she was married to John Wesley Ambrose the engaged in the mercantile business in Milledgeville, Ill. In that village they made their home until 1876 when they moved to Colo, Iowa, living there for 12 years. In 1886 they moved to Nevada which has since been the family residence.

"Mrs. Ambrose was always interested in the Methodist church of which she was a life-long member and on all occasions gave evidence of her faith, both in words and deeds. She was always actie and happy when busy.

"As the children came it was her hands that made the garments for the boys and girls until they attained the age where 'ready-made' garments were available. Up to 10 months prior to her death she still plied the needle, making little mats which she graciously gave to the friends who came to call. Her disposition was ever sweet and lovable and her thoughts first for others rather than self.

"She was one of a family of 9 children, all of whom preceded her in death.

"Mrs. Ambrose leaves to mourn her death two sons Harry G. and B. Frank of Nevada, and two daughters, Alice Neasham of Nevada and Eva Adams of Boise, Idaho. Also Mrs. Mary Ambrose, wife of W. O. Ambrose deceased and 15 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, besides many friends who appreciated her true worth.

Relatives from a distance who were here for the services were the daughter Eva Ambrose-Adams of Boise, Idaho; Mrs. W. O. Ambrose of Wheaton, Ill.; Mrs. Pauline Ambrose-Wetmore of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Home Miller of St. Thomas, N. D.; Miss Lucy Neasham of Eldora, and Mrs. and Mrs. John Ambrose, Jr., of Ames.